Antigua en Barbuda: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- Complete ArriveAntigua for V.C. Bird International Airport. The local ministry calls it mandatory, although some foreign travel advice still calls it optional.
- Do not pack camouflage clothing; wearing it is illegal, including for children.
Inreis en visa
Bring a passport, paid onward or return ticket and evidence of funds. Immigration determines the permitted stay. ArriveAntigua covers airport entry and departure; keep the QR code. Local immigration guidance allows visitors up to six months, while UK advice describes 90 days for British visitors; follow the period actually granted.
Online aankomstformulieren en vergunningen
- ArriveAntigua ↗ verplicht
Within 72 hours of travel; use a phone or tablet · Travellers entering or leaving through V.C. Bird International Airport
Geldigheid paspoort: Local immigration requires validity beyond the return ticket date; UK advice asks for 6 months after arrival. Meet the stricter requirement or confirm with immigration.
Aan de grens kan worden gevraagd naar
- Keep the QR code, onward booking and funds evidence ready.
Douane
- Declare restricted or dutiable goods.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: immigration.gov.ag ↗, ab.gov.ag ↗, gov.uk ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten worden bijna overal geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- US dollars are widely accepted; ask which dollar a quoted price means.
- Small village shops may require cash.
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Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Camouflage clothing, including for children
- Illegal drugs
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- Smoking in public places is illegal.
- A temporary local driving permit is required.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Christian denominations include Anglican, Catholic, Baptist, Pentecostal and Moravian churches.
Kleding: Leave camouflage items at home.
Etiquette
- Agree an unmetered taxi fare before setting off.
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Klimaat
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- februari: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- maart: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- april: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mei: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- augustus: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- september: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- oktober: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- november: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- december: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste seizoen: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
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Wat mee te nemen
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: 110 V and 220 V supplies exist; confirm the socket and voltage with your hotel.
Water: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Verkeer: links rijden
Mobiel en eSIM: The government lists Inet, Flow and Digicel as mobile internet providers.
Noodnummers: 999 or 911
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: nomad.gov.ag ↗, chogm26.gov.ag ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.